Ronnie Barker was one of our most respected and best-loved comedy actors and here, in this fascinating biography, Richard Webber delves deep in to the heart of Barker's life and career, peppering his narrative with original and incisive memories from some of Barker's closest contemporaries, including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and Barry Cryer.Star of the much-adored comedy classics Porridge, The Two Ronnies - one of the most successful and long-running televisi...

Give your brain a workout with perplexing puzzles and gamesSolving brain teasers is a fun and effective way to exercise your mental acuity at any age. This book is filled with 120 mind-bending puzzles and riddles that boost your brainpower and provide hours of stimulating entertainment.What sets this book apart from other puzzle books for adults:It's not just for adults—Explore challenging brain games that adults, teens, and p...

The important aspects of human wellbeing outlined in human rights instruments and constitutional bills of rights can only be adequately secured as and when they are rendered the object of specific rights and corresponding duties. It is often assumed that the main responsibility for specifying the content of such genuine rights lies with courts. Legislated Rights: Securing Human Rights through Legislation argues against this assumption, by showing how legislatures can and should be at the c...

The complete guide to everyone’s favourite films… saucy!This book presents a detailed journey through Britain's best-loved comedies. It contains information on each of the feature films, including moments to watch out for, little-known facts, dialogue gems (Infamy! Infamy! They've All Got It In For Me!), full cast lists, production details and an informed critique on each of the films.There will be over 250 colour and b/w stills integrated in the book, including rare behind...

The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic.Del: You were gun running during the Spanish Civil War?Grandad: Well…that was the best time to do it!‘A man like you needs something to reflect your image – I've got a lovely Skoda in the forecourt.'Boycie (…trying to sell a used car to Del)In the history of British comedy classics, there is no better example than the hugely popular and critically-acclaimed Only Fools and Horses. Set in...

It is not lost on commercial organisations that where we live colours how we view ourselves and others. That is why so many now place us into social groups on the basis of the type of postcode in which we live. Social scientists call this practice "commercial sociology".Richard Webber originated Acorn and Mosaic, the two most successful geodemographic classifications. Roger Burrows is a critical interdisciplinary social scientist. Together they chart the origins of this practice an...

The turmoil in the United Statuses is the direct result of citizens turning away from God. In America, more and more people have no personal relationship with God, do not know Him, and have turned to other gods, money being the most prominent god. Our destruction is certain unless we use our money to help the homeless, underprivileged, and others in need instead of constantly building wealth for our own pleasure. We must also treat each other with kindness, irrespective of skin color.

This British artillery officer's journal vividly depicts life on the frontlines in the war against Napoleon in Spain and Portugal.In August 1812, Second Captain Webber of the Royal Artillery joined Captain Maxwell's 9-pounder Brigade at Zafra, Spain. His journal offers a detailed chronicle of the period up June 16th 1813, just before the Battle of Vitoria. Webber records events as they unfold, as well as his impressions of the countryside and its people and customs....

Are You Ready for Your Life Reimagined Moment?Are you at a point in your life where you’re asking, “What’s next?” You’ve finished one chapter and you have yet to write the next one. Many of us face these transitions at midlife, but they can happen at any point. It’s a time full of enormous potential, and it defines a whole new phase of life. It’s called Life Reimagined.Here is your map to guide you in this new life phase. You can use the powerful practices and insights—enha...

Reflective Practice in Mental Health is the authoritative, definitive guide to psycho-social theory and practice in mental health.Featuring contributions from eminent experts, the book uses case studies to illustrate and address the complexities and dilemmas faced by practitioners involved in mental health care, and enables the reader to reflect on their understanding. Case studies from a variety of theoretical perspectives are included, covering psychodynamic theory, cognitive beh...

Chip and Dan Heath, the bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick, tackle one of the most critical topics in our work and personal lives: how to make better decisions.　Research in psychology has revealed that our decisions are disrupted by an array of biases and irrationalities: We’re overconfident. We seek out information that supports us and downplay information that doesn’t. We get distracted by short-term emotions. When it comes to...

Narrated by Greg Wagland.A timeless guide to awaken the warrior within and becoming the hero of your own story from the inspiring and internationally bestselling author Paulo Coelho.Learn to dream big and live boldly with Warrior of the Light, a treasure trove of wisdom from Paulo Coelho, the renowned author of The Alchemist. This eternal and philosophical guide is more than just a companion to The Alchemist; it i...